'A crushing defeat': Egypt lose to Argentina as Africa's World Cup dream fades
Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset.
It leaves Morocco as they only African team still left in the competition.
African football analyst Saddick Adams speaks to France 24.
Messi Leads Argentina Comeback
- 'Anything is possible with Messi': Argentina into World Cup quarter-finals France 24 —
- Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina The New York Times —
- Egypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground The Straits Times —
- 'It is like a Hollywood movie': Thierry Henry amazed by Lionel Messi's heroics against Egypt Times Of India —
- Argentina's comeback vs Egypt the best so far? Ranking every match at the 2026 World Cup The New York Times —